US plan to build Gaza aid pier is ‘dream come true for Hamas’, says Israel

"The Americans are rushing ahead. There is coordination between Israel and Cyprus and there is the American initiative to establish the temporary pier and its management and they decided to include Qatar despite our reservations.

“One can only hope this would be ultimately reversed. Qatar must not have a hold on any port in Gaza."

Blinken told reporters after the meeting: “We look to the government of Israel to make sure this is a priority. Protecting civilians, getting people the assistance they need — that has to be job No. 1, even as they do what is necessary to defend the country and to deal with the threat posed by Hamas.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee on Tuesday that only he can stand up to the Americans, Ynet reported.

"We have to say 'no' to the US, and anyone who is unable to do so cannot be prime minister," he said.